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May 25

A look at May 25 through the almanac — historic events, famous birthdays including Ezekiel Kemboi and Emperor Shenzong of Song, and the day's notable deaths and observances.

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Events

10 notable moments
  1. 2018

    Republic of Ireland

    Ireland votes to repeal the Eighth Amendment of their constitution that prohibits abortion in all but a few cases, choosing to replace it with the Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland.

    Country in Northwestern Europe
  2. 2009

    North Korea

    North Korea allegedly tests its second nuclear device, after which Pyongyang also conducts several missile tests, building tensions in the international community.

    Country in East Asia
  3. 1985

    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh is hit by a tropical cyclone and storm surge, which kills approximately 10,000 people.

    Country in South Asia
  4. 1977

    William Shakespeare

    The Chinese government removes a decade-old ban on William Shakespeare's work, effectively ending the Cultural Revolution started in 1966.

    English playwright and poet
  5. 1971

    Killing of Joetha Collier

    Joetha Collier, a recent high school graduate, is killed in a shooting in Drew, Mississippi, attracting extensive attention from the media and civil rights activists.

    1971 homicide in the
  6. 1940

    World War II

    World War II: The German 2nd Panzer Division captures the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer; the surrender of the last French and British troops marks the end of the Battle of Boulogne.

    1939–1945 global conflict
  7. 1895

    Oscar Wilde

    Playwright, poet and novelist Oscar Wilde is convicted of "committing acts of gross indecency with other male persons" and sentenced to serve two years in prison.

    Irish writer (1854–1900)
  8. 1878

    Gilbert and Sullivan

    Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera H.M.S. Pinafore opens at the Opera Comique in London.

    Victorian-era theatrical partnership
  9. 1787

    Constitutional Convention (United States)

    After a delay of 11 days, the United States Constitutional Convention formally convenes in Philadelphia after a quorum of seven states is secured.

    1787 meeting of U.S.
  10. 1738

    Pennsylvania

    A treaty between Pennsylvania and Maryland ends the Conojocular War with settlement of a boundary dispute and exchange of prisoners.

    U.S. state
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Famous birthday twins

Born on May 25

Ezekiel Kemboi

b. 1982

Kenyan runner

Emperor Shenzong of Song

b. 1048

Emperor of China from 1067 to 1085

Uta Frith

b. 1941

German developmental psychologist

Toghon Temür

b. 1320

Mongolian emperor

Daniel Passarella

b. 1953

Argentinian footballer, coach, and manager

Amy Klobuchar

b. 1960

American lawyer and politician

Yoan Gouffran

b. 1986

French footballer

Claude Pinoteau

b. 1925

French film director and screenwriter

Deaths

  • 2020George Floyd, African American man murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin
  • 2014Wojciech Jaruzelski, Polish general and politician, 1st President of Poland
  • 1968Georg von Küchler, German field marshal
  • 1595Valens Acidalius, German poet and critic
  • 992Mieszko I, of Poland
  • 986Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi, Muslim astronomer

Holidays & observances

  • —Africa Day (African Union)
  • —African Liberation Day (African Union, Rastafari)
  • —Christian feast day: Aldhelm
  • —Christian feast day: Bede
  • —Christian feast day: Canius
  • —Christian feast day: Cristóbal Magallanes
  • —Christian feast day: Denis Ssebuggwawo Wasswa
  • —Christian feast day: Dionysius of Milan

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